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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 338.94 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 338.94 and 110.52 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 338.94 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/338.94 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 338.94 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 37,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,459.65/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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